Week 15 (Turbine Inspection & ETCM) Flashcards
Inspection Requirements and Intervals are typically found in ATA Chapter?
5
What does TBO stands for?
Time Between Overhaul
What does TSO stands for?
Time Since Overhaul
What does TTSN stands for?
Total Time Since New
What is 1 complete cycle for a turbine engine? (3 word answer)
Engine start, run and shutdown
involves continually recording and inputting engine operating data
Engine Condition Trend Monitoring (ECTM)
common problem detected by Engine Condition Trend Monitoring (ECTM)
Compressor contamination
is caused by imbalanced rotors, internal damage or worn bearings and parts
Vibration
provides indication for component imbalance or looseness of parts installed on the engine
VIBRATION MONITORING
The most common defect identified with hot section inspection
burning & cracking of combustion liner and turbine stages.